Includes bibliographical references (p. 299-306) and index
The early years, 1686-1797 -- First storms of the new century, 1800-1804 -- A cycle of hurricanes, 1806-1824 -- Last storms of the cycle, 1825-1837 -- Mid-century storms, 1840-1857 -- Another cycle of tropical storms and hurricanes, 1865-1885 -- Major hurricanes at century's end, 1893-1898 -- Hurricanes and Gales of the twentieth century, 1904-1979 -- Hugo and after, 1989-2004